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KNOW THIS

Interesting recent discussion with friends: If you had to bet on either the Wild or Wolves to make the playoffs next year, which would you pick? And would your answer change if the bet was two years from now?

WATCH THIS

James Shields has been shelled in four starts with the White Sox since being acquired from the Padres. The Twins will try to make it five rough starts in a row when the two teams meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday on FSN.

RANDOM FANDOM

"Every coach of girls' or women's basketball should take a moment of silence with their teams and then explain to the young players what Pat Summitt meant to the game of basketball. We owe a debt of gratitude to Pat and Lin Dunn and the other pioneers."

"smcg142000" commenting on startribune.com.

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"Since dropping 3 dingers in the Seattle series, Joe Mauer has hit .242/.324/.305 in his last 108 plate appearances."

@ParkerHageman